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All cadets are encouraged to follow the standard ATC syllabus. This consists of the First Class, Leading, Senior, Staff Part1 and Staff Part2 classifications. Different activities are available to cadets depending on their classification and this is one of the main reasons for progression through the syllabus. All cadets must pass the First Class training in order to take part in virtually any activity although certain exceptions apply.
The subjects required for the BTEC are contained in the First Class, Leading, Senior and Staff Part 1 classifications:-
| First Class | Airmanship 1 Map Reading Basic Radio Communication Initial Expedition Training Optional: ACP18 Manual of Marksmanship V2
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| Leading (all 3 subjects) | Basic Navigation Principles of Flight Airmanship II
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| Senior (any 2 subjects) | Air Navigation Propulsion Aircraft Handling Advanced Radio & Radar Pilot Navigation Airframes Operational Flying Satellite Communications
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| Staff Part 1 | (any 2 subjects not studied at Senior) |
Examinations are held in No 3 Welsh Wing on three occasions a year, normally at the end of March, May and November. The examinations take the form of multiple choice questions and a minimum of 13 correct out of 25 is required to pass. In addition to the above technical subjects, practical training must also be undertaken to qualify for any of the classifications. A minimum of 30 hours must be spent studying at each level in order to qualify for the BTEC and this normally results in one classification being studied per year.
The BTEC qualification can be studied in parts spread over the time taken to pass all four classifications (First Class, Leading, Senior, Staff Pt1). From April 2008, the BTEC Aviation Studies qualification will be free of charge to all Cadets who pass the training syllabus as outlined.
This BTEC is equivalent to two GCSE passes.